Priyatama
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{{Infobox film
| name = Priyatama
| image = Priyatama.jpg
| caption = Movie Poster
| director = Basu Chatterjee
| producer = T.C.Dewan
| writer = Ranjan Bose
Anjaan
Yogesh{{small|(lyrics)}}
| starring = Jeetendra
Neetu Singh
Rakesh Roshan
Asha Sachdev
Utpal Dutt
| music = Rajesh Roshan
| cinematography = K. K. Mahajan
| editing =
| studio = Modern Pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1977|9|20}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Priyatama ({{translation}} Sweetheart) is a 1977 Hindi-language musical film, produced by T.C. Dewan under the Modern Pictures banner and directed by Basu Chatterjee. It stars actors like Jeetendra, Neetu Singh, Rakesh Roshan, Asha Sachdev in lead roles, with music composed by Rajesh Roshan. Asha Sachdev won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the portrayal of the character of Renu.
According to film expert Rajesh Subramanian producer T C Dewan in a foul mood rejected the song Koi roko na stating its rubbish. He spoke harshly to lyricist Yogesh Gaur which hurt the writer deeply. Although Dewan later apologised Yogesh walked out of the film never fo work again with him. Song writer Anjaan stepped in to pen the remaining songs. Ironically Koi roko na sung by Kishore Kumar became a chartbuster.
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Plot
Ravi and Dolly live in Bombay with their best friends, Vicky and Renu. The two get married after the concurrence of Dolly's father, Justice Sinha. However, their pre-marriage romance is unable to withstand the pressures of matrimony with bliss and harmony, giving way to bouts of doubt and misunderstanding, leading to the filing of divorce proceedings through their respective lawyers, Kaantewal and Rustomjee.
Desperate efforts by Vicky and Renu to prevent the estranged couple from splitting are to no avail. Events take a turn when Justice Sinha visits them ostensibly for treatment of his heart ailment forcing the two to act like a happily married couple to avoid causing him any distress. The retired judge sees through the charade and tries to mend their relationship.
Cast
- Jeetendra as Ravi
- Neetu Singh as Dolly
- Rakesh Roshan as Vicky
- Utpal Dutt as Dolly's father Mr. Sinha
- Asha Sachdev as Dolly's friend Renu
- I. S. Johar as Lawyer Kaantawala, a feminist and advocate of Dolly
- G. Asrani as Lawyer Rustomji, advocate of Ravi
- Deven Verma as David Pinto
- Sapru as Doctor
- Asit Sen as Natwarlal
Soundtrack
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! # !! Title !! Singer(s) |
1
| "Koi Roko Na" |
2
| "Tere Bin Kaise Din" |
3
| "Na Na Jaane Na Doongi" | Mohammed Rafi, Usha Mangeshkar |
4
| "Cham Cham Barse" |
5
| "Tu Jo Bole Haan To Haan" | Kishore Kumar, Usha Mangeshkar |
External links
- {{IMDb title|id=0152080|title=Priyatama}}
References
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Category:1970s Hindi-language films
Category:Films directed by Basu Chatterjee
Category:Films scored by Rajesh Roshan
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